New research has revealed that pet obesity is on the rise across the UK with 2.7 million pet owners being told that their pets are overweight in the last year. 1.7 million dogs were overweight and 1 million cats.
Obesity in dogs can lead to serious health issues, such as diabetes, joint disorders and cardiovascular problems, which could potentially shorten their lifespan by up to two years.
Here at Paws Pet Food, Our Grain Free, Super Premium and Superfood 65 recipes all contain a high level of quality protein, which is essential in a dog’s diet as it plays an important role in helping to maintain a healthy 
weight. These pet foods are complete and balanced which means that they contain everything a dog needs to maintain their health and well being, and so it’s important to remember that added treats on top of this can lead to over feeding and weight gain, so their daily portions may need to be reduced slightly to account for this. Exercise is also vital for helping to maintain a healthy weight and prevent serious health issues later in life.
For dogs that struggle with weight gain, or those that are lower in activity such as senior dogs, our light recipes are a great option as these are 15% lower in fat than other standard products in the ranges. Using a light diet means that a dog’s bowl still looks just as full, however they consume fewer calories without the guilt of having to feed less.
